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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
7
A survey of Bedford events in 1945 notes marriages births and civic life. The list includes church dedications school appointments Legion activities and local honors with multiple Bedford residents named across periods March through November.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals Rosell C Soe Sr and Ferdinand Pede in Heun Point Me Bedford and Maple areas. Mentions Weormeri's club girls, Joe H. Smith and Fletcher as hostess. Details unclear due to damaged text.
A fragment from a report notes Dr Anna Coni, psychiatrist, addressing a preschool audience at an event hosted by the Aisent-Teacher's Association. The guest speaker discussed early childhood topics in a community setting.
Mrs Richard S Dodge South informally returns from Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals where she has been confined by illness. Mr and Mrs James L Whelan of Road announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth Whelan to A Busa son of John of S Wikelan. Lexington High graduate.
Members of Bedford plan a January 34 gathering at Hartford Street School for the Bed forth Premie class of 1945. Arthur Wright serves as chaplain with June B Laffin as gatekeeper and Mrs Apnone Bam listed as a host. A Lexington High School 1942 graduate serves in the Fifth Army in Italy. No wedding plans are stated.
Many attend the Concord Trinitarium congregation as Rev. Warren Thomas Powell long time director of student counseling and religious ties at Boston University dies after a brief illness. Services include Boston University President Rev. Dr. Daniel B Marsh and Rev. William T. Stidger with active and honorary bearers from BU and Concord community. Burial held in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with Concord ushers and town flag at half staff for his widow and two sisters.
The United Workers of the Church of Christ held an all day meeting yesterday in the Bedford church. The report notes a family visit with Mrs. Skelton's relatives and mentions a sweet potato acreage goal for next year.
A fragment mentions Letha Wagoner of San Diego California seeking divorce and making remarks about sleep and a dog. The readable text is partial and lacks clear context or outcome details.
Dr Lawrence Ter headmaster Middlesex ol will speak at the February Harvey Wheeler PTA meeting announced by President C Wal do MacWilliams The PTA now meets on the second Wednesday each month February 12 The January meeting featured a dental night with speakers on child dental care and inviting parents and friends.
Concord Fire Department reported 234 alarms in the year, chief Harry E. Tuttle said. The tally surpasses 1945’s 143 alarms by 91, with July at an all time low of 80 and notable efficiency gains noted by officials.
Concord reports Sugar Stamp No 53 became valid last Thursday the 2nd and is good for five units. Stores say plenty of the product remains available for immediate use and caution shoppers against stocking up.
The Hedford Bedford Grange held a successful New Year’s Eve party at the Town hall with a program of solos and duets by Sierbert Sleeper and Paul Kierstead of Carlisle. The night featured dancing by Louise Alboni and Eilen Stacey, Barbara Stacey, Walter Swanson on guitar, and a grand march led by Robert Powderly and Virginia Holland. Father Time and a figure for 1947 appeared, and a salad supper was served by Virginia Holland and others. The Competitive night teams organized the event and refreshments.
Saint Bernard’s CY will present another motion picture next Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Monument Hall. The public is invited. During winter months the showings will be afternoon events.
A county extension meeting in Massachusetts reviews Scolytus beetle as DED carrier and urges elm watchfulness. Dr Malcolm McKenzie notes beetle presence since before the disease, urges cooperation of state and federal labs, and mentions DDT effectiveness on beetles. Various officers and arborists weigh duties of tree wardens and public education efforts.
Residents are reminded of the closing date to submit articles for the annual Town Meeting. Articles must be endorsed by the Board of Selectmen by Monday, January 20 at 4 o clock. The Citizen’s Night is January 28 at the Veterans Building. The Town Election is February 24 with the meeting on March 3.
The Central Station firefighters battled a blaze at the Mutty and Tiveek Garage. Three men were needed to ventilate and gain access while alarms sounded across the year’s tally. This event marked a notable response in the 1946 period.
Mrs Thomas Megin named in Concord as wife of the athletic director and football coach. The brief notice notes her connection to local sports leadership.
The Concord board lists assessors Kennatt Bernard W. McGrath Jones and others for the town's annual property assessment. A church reception for members is planned Thursday at 7,450. Girls of high age and up are welcome. Miss Anne Rulls and Mr and Mrs Bi Hi cfoln are noted in local society items.
A devotion service held at Jude oe St Bes with attendees paying respects. The brief notice notes a religious gathering at a local church and ongoing community support activities.
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